MVSV is a true training club with elected positions that maintain our club's Constitution and By-Laws as it pertains to dog training. We are not like typical obedience "clubs" where you pay to have a teacher or trainer instruct you. The dues that you pay upon joining the club go directly into seminars, training sites, and equipment. The dues are not for a service even though you can expect club support in your learning experiences. We are here to help facilitate your training, teach you about the sport, and help guide you. YOU are ultimately responsible for YOUR training. Because of this, we have a few expectations of you and of every member of our club.
 

Schutzhund is a very difficult sport for new people. It can be especially confusing because of the wealth of knowledge that you will find necessary to learn. We expect you to pay attention to the training that is occurring on the field. This is the fastest and maybe even the only successful way to learn enough about Schutzhund to succeed at the sport. Also, you will not be able to show up to training once a week and be successful in this sport. It takes a lot of time and energy outside of our regularly scheduled training times. There is no guarantee when you join that you will obtain a title. The work is up to you.

If you don't understand something that is occurring on the field, ask someone to explain it to you. We are here to help you and your dog succeed, so don't be shy. We also use a lot of dog training terms that can have a unique interpretation as we apply them to traits we see in a dog. On the surface, they may seem like simple concepts, but please ask for clarification.

This is not a sport/hobby for all dogs and handlers. It takes a special dog, and a lot of hard work. We try to be as honest as we can in our assessment of your dog/puppy. Our intention is to make sure that you and your dog are both mentally and physically capable of doing the work. If your dog does not succeed in Schutzhund, that doesn’t mean you have a bad dog. There are a lot of really nice dogs that are not bred or raised for this type of work.

You will impress us the most with your ability to understand your dog's behaviors, and the relationship you demonstrate with your dog. We will be less impressed with your dog's ability to heel, sit, down, etc. Obviously you need to make progress, but always make sure you and your dog are having fun and enjoying the time you spend together. If you are not having fun, something is wrong. Membership to our club is by invitation. If you and your dog appear to be capable of doing the work, the members will vote on whether to extend an invitation to participate as a probationary member.

MVSV Contact Information Angeli Modjeski Phone: 612-724-4683 Email: claymorerotts@juno.com